Former Student Charged with Felony Charge for School Threat

On 08-27-2018, during late evening hours, the San Luis Police received information of a possible threat made against San Luis High School via Facebook. Officers were able to locate the individual, who was arrested and ultimately booked into the Yuma County Juvenile Detention Center under the felony charge of interference with or disruption of an educational institution.

The San Luis Police Department, working in conjunction with Yuma Union High School District #70 and San Luis High School, encourages everyone to report any threats to school officials and the police department. The San Luis Police Department wishes to inform the public that such threats under any circumstances will be taken seriously and not be tolerated. Those responsible will be arrested and booked in jail.